Ramadan 2015: Calendar, Prayer timetable, Greeting And Rules Of The Muslim Fast

Here is all what you need to know about the beggining and ending of Ramadan 2015, Eid ul-Fitr and the history of Ramadan fasting.

Whats the date of Ramadan in 2015?

Lets compare these two calendars; the Lunar Calendar and the solar calendar.Since the the cycle of the lunar calendar is not similar to that of the solar calendar, the dates of Ramadan every year shift by approximately 11 days. In 2014, Ramadan started on Saturday, June 28. Which means, the date for Ramadan 2015 will be on Wednesday June 17th.

The ending of Ramadan is celebrated by the holiday of Eid ul-Fitr. This takes place 29 or 30 days after the beginning of the month. During Eid ul-Fitr, prayers are held in the morning followed by feasting among families and friends. Ramadan in 2015 will end approximately on the evening of Friday, July 27th

What is the history of Ramadan fasting?
The term Ramadan means ‘scorching’ in Arabic. For the Muslims, it is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan was started as a Holy Month after the Quran was shown to Prophet Muhammad on the occasion known as the night of power, or Laylat al-Qadr

Can Christians or other non-Muslims participate in Ramadan?

Christians or other Non-Muslims can participate in Ramadan 2015– or any other Ramadan, if they want. Many non-Muslims fast and join their friends and loved ones in prayer during the Ramadan month. They are even invited to attend prayer and iftar dinners.

You can greet someone who is fasting during Ramadan with ‘Ramadan Mubarak‘ or ‘Ramadan Kareem‘. This basically means “Have a Blessed or Generous Ramadan“.